Django_Zooms

6 minutes ago, srsmithusa said:

hmmm longlet ahead of Pau

Long let? Longleat? Are you looking at rental homes or a safari park tour?

Just now, Django_Zooms said:

Unai Emery's programme notes: "The fast upgrade has come thanks to the hard work of the players and staff, with you, the fans, delivering the best support. I remind myself that we must enjoy these moments, but never be frustrated or negative. The project just started."

"never be frustrated nor negative" Unai reads the match forums.

Unai Emery's programme notes: "The fast upgrade has come thanks to the hard work of the players and staff, with you, the fans, delivering the best support. I remind myself that we must enjoy these moments, but never be frustrated or negative. The project just started."

If Villa miss as many good chances as these two teams tomorrow, some of you will utterly condemn them.

5 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said:

I bet Paul Lambert's happy. He was part of the Dortmund midfield that won the trophy. 

TNT keep reading out his text messages to Ally McCoist, during the match commentary. Makes him sound like he's wading through a bottle of Glenmorangie in his lonely little flat.

8 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said:

Had a feeling Dortmund might get past PGS. I hope they do, would hate to see another "Plastic Team'" win it again.

Portsmouth Grammar School made it to the UCL SF? Formidable.

Sancho already proving once again that Ten Haag is out of his depth at Man U.

That 25,000 strong yellow wall at Dortmund really is a wonder to behold, even on TV.

Ed Sheeran is already unbearable. This will make even worse than Chris Martin, unbelievably.

3 minutes ago, Villatillidie95 said:

Big Kieffer Moore sinks cov

Sam Burgess, in fact. Despite blatant offside in that phase of play.

Ironically, the goal that will probably get Ipswich promoted to the Premier League would have been ruled out by VAR in the Premier League.

50 minutes ago, lainux said:

You missed out and Elvis flies a UFO and lands in the middle of Villa Park

UFOs are still alive?!

This is on X Twitter. Is it accurate? And are we prepared to help Spurs?  

"England will secure extra UCL spot if:  

- Aston Villa win all three matches, before penalties. 

- Bayern/Dortmund/Leverkusen get eliminated in the semifinals, with total of just one win (or two draws). 

- PSG/Marseille don't win at least one of their remaining matches."

Brighton away this Sunday at 2.00 to be shown live on Sky. Not originally planned.

Forbes on unfair treatment of Unai. https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakgarnerpurkis/2024/04/27/the-unfair-treatment-aston-villa-has-faced-this-year/

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Perhaps Emery’s nationality plays a role in the lack of appreciation for the work he has done at Villa.

When you compare the reaction to Eddie Howe achieving a similar feat at Newcastle United last season the contrast is stark.

The young Englishman was labeled the best coach of 2022, a man Jamie Carragher and others praised as doing such a good job, not even serial league champion Pep Guardiola could better it.

Yet when the spotlight shone on Emery during back-to-back wins over Manchester City and Arsenal in November Carragher called him the “third best coach” in the league-an accolade which was mainly due to his previous trophy wins.

His incredible work in elevating a team that was going nowhere fast under the stewardship of Carragher’s old friend Steven Gerrard certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed in Birmingham where supporters are delighted with the most spectacular end to the season in decades.

And as Emery himself highlighted this has been achieved in the most challenging division on the planet.

"We have in the Premier League the best teams, players and coaches. It is the best league in the world and the most difficult,” he reflected....

Morgan Rogers on his celebration: "He [Cole Palmer] definitely copied me. It's my celebration. Check the timeline, I did it first. He's one of my closest friends in life. I couldn't be more proud of him."

Villa victory.

Same old Cockneys, still moaning at the end. £1bn and still inadequate.

Love VAR  

Shove on Carlos.

We have looked tired. Losing Youri & Emi will not have helped the players' mentality. If Spuds lose to Arse, a draw tonight would be OK.

Tomorrow, we will all be Gooners. Feeling dirty already, tonight in bed.

Tielemans, Martinez & now maybe Digne. I have more luck with lottery tickets i.e. none whatsoever.

Madueke's attitude 

Commentator screams "And now Chelsea get forward!" As they play the ball square along the edge of their penalty area. ???!!!!

Groin injury for Youri. Semi-final on Thursday.